Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal hit-run in Canadian early this morning.
It is believed a green Ford Fiesta struck the victim on Butt Street just after midnight.
CPR was administered on the man who died at the scene.
The Ford, which was not displaying registration plates, was located nearby on Elsworth Street.
An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway and detectives are appealing for anyone in the area to check their CCTV and dashcam.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV vision or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
For the current provisional Lives Lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety
